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4/10/25, 4:42 PM AIM Congress launches with high-impact pre-event workshops across key investment, innovation portfolios – UAE Business and Tr…
Industry experts from Exits MENA delivered “Pitching to Deal Closure – Unlocking the Secrets to Fundraising
Success,” an intensive session designed to prepare startups and SMEs for the investment process, from pitch
development to negotiation strategies. The session offered role-playing experiences and case study analysis to
sharpen participant fundraising capabilities.

TICK & TALK concluded the portfolio with “The Power of Presence: Mastering Public Speaking & Pitching for
Business Owners in Investment Landscapes,” focusing on enhancing communication, storytelling, and
presentation techniques for business leaders looking to attract investment.

Led by Damien Bonnefoux, Grace Erdmann, and Vanessa Jencks of COGYA, the workshop “Building a Scalable
Global SME Business Model: Mastering AI Powered Growth with MVB Framework & AI Business Canva”
provided SME leaders with tools to refine their business models through the lens of the MVB Framework and
AI-driven process optimisation. Participants explored operational strategies and market validation techniques
aimed at sustainable expansion.

The Institute for Sustainable Development – EPLO presented “Impact Investing and Analytics,” a workshop
focused on sustainable investment approaches, ESG frameworks, and impact measurement. Attendees were
awarded certification from EPLO, Verimpact, and AIM Congress, recognising their commitment to fostering
social and environmental value through finance.

The AI Powered Robotics Applications Workshop explored the deployment of robotics within the manufacturing
sector. The session addressed key industry challenges and priorities for robotics integration, helping attendees
identify strategic applications that could enhance operational efficiency and market alignment.

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